اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي وَاذْكُرْ بِهِدَايَتِكَ سَدَادَ سَهْمِي
O Allah, guide me and set me on the right path, and by Your guidance, make my aim straight.
Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni wadhkur bi hidayatika sadada sahmi
When to Read
This dua is profoundly useful when you find yourself in a disagreement, feeling confused about how to respond, or when facing a situation where relationships are strained. Recite it before entering a difficult conversation, or when seeking clarity on how to resolve a conflict. It’s a request for divine wisdom to ensure your words and actions are just and effective.
How to Read
This supplication can be recited with sincere intention and a clear heart. Focus on the meaning of each word, asking Allah to illuminate your mind and tongue. It can be said individually, or even recited quietly before engaging with the other party. It’s particularly potent when uttered during the times when dua is most likely to be accepted, such as the last third of the night, between the Dhuhr and Asr prayers, or after obligatory prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking Allah’s guidance ensures that our actions stem from wisdom and fairness, rather than anger or personal bias. This dua directly asks for Allah to 'set me on the right path' (saddidni), implying correctness in speech, action, and intention. The phrase 'make my aim straight' (adhkur bi hidayatika sadada sahmi) means to guide you to hit the target of what is right and just in your dealings. By asking Allah for this direct intervention, we tap into a source of wisdom far greater than our own, leading to more peaceful and constructive resolutions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was teaching us a comprehensive supplication: 'Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni wa-dh-kur bi-hidayatika sadada sahmi, wa bil-istiqamati maqsumi' wa 'izzin da'ifi wa rahmati li wa 'afwaji fi dunyaya wa akhirati' (O Allah, guide me and set me on the right path, and by Your guidance, make my aim straight, and by steadfastness grant me my portion, and through my weakness grant me strength, and be merciful to me and forgive me in this world and the Hereafter).